Important Update: We have moved to our new location! Find us at 116 Lisgar St, Suite 101, Ottawa ON.
Uprise Psychology &Wellness
We help you navigate difficult moments and create happier lives
We Have Moved!!!
As of November 3rd, our new home is 116 Lisgar street, Suite 101 in Ottawa, ON, perfectly placed between the energy of Elgin Street, the downtown core, City Hall, and the uOttawa campus. Our spacious new location makes it easy to reach us and even easier to settle in, whether you’re coming from work, school, or simply enjoying the vibrant neighbourhood. See you there!
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Meet Our Team
Uprise Psychology & Wellness’ team of mental health professionals provide psychological and wellness services to those looking to come out of difficult moments, reconnect with themselves and build happier lives.
Our Services
We offer a range of different psychological and wellness services, both in individual and group formats. We have experience helping people with diverse needs, including eating disorders, perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression.
From Our Blog
Stress: How to Complete the Cycle
Ever notice how difficult it is to “chill” after having gone through a stressful period? Maybe you find yourself still biting your nails even after your exam is done. Maybe you had a stressful altercation with your best friend, and even though you made up, you still...
Living with Perfectionism
Have you ever been considered a perfectionist by others? Maybe it was a family member, friend, or co-worker? Perhaps you clicked on this blog post because you consider yourself a perfectionist. But what exactly does it mean to be a perfectionist and how do you define...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why You Feel Sad in the Fall and Winter
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, many people start to feel their energy and motivation fade. If you notice your mood dipping as autumn turns to winter, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder...
Why Lowering Psychologist Standards Puts Ontarians at Risk: Our Stance on CPBAO Proposed Changes
On Friday September 26, 2025, the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) passed a proposal to make sweeping changes to registration requirements for psychologists and psychological associates. These proposals, developed in response to the...
Why We Love Spooky Things: A Psychologist’s Perspective
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. Every October, haunted houses fill up, scary movies dominate streaming platforms, and pumpkin patches transform into eerie landscapes. But why do so many of us love spooky things, ghost stories, jump scares, horror films, and...
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